The Weekly Independent: November 7, 2016

Being a successful independent contractor or a client of choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.

Employment law expert Michelle Capezza spoke with MBO CEO Gene Zaino on the evolution of the contingent workforce. Read the full interview, which discusses everything from misclassification to portable benefits, over on National Law Review.

New York City has passed a new law forcing employers to pay freelancers on time and in full. This new legal measure is a large step forward for the freelance community and was largely lauded among creative and gig workers who pushed for the bill.

The UK’s employment tribunal has recently ruled that Uber drivers should be treated as employees, not contractors. An op-ed in Contractor Calculator says that this is great news, but also that it sends out a stark message that public policy needs to adapt without damaging self-employment for other, professional classes of UK independents.